County Highway over Turtle Creek
FairMcLean County, North Dakota · 3 East of Washburn · Structure no. 000000028162390
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Highway over Turtle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Highway over Turtle Creek in McLean County, North Dakota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Highway over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Highway over Turtle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does County Highway over Turtle Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Highway over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Highway over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.